[snails]

alright, so im looking into getting reverse HID's for my hatch. i have done some reading around and some people say they can cause melting, some say they are cooler...

do HID running the same W at a halogen run cooler or hotter? ei 15w hid vs 15w halogen


ps i understand that hid bulbs are longer and can touch certain housing causing the melting, clearance isnt an issue here.

google is useless with so many different answers! thanks in advance guys!

[SumAznGuy]

I think OP was asking about HID's for his reverse lights, not head lights.

[snails]

I think OP was asking about HID's for his reverse lights, not head lights.

thank you sir.

Aznboi, I asked about temperature, didnt ask about glare, legality or visibility, but thank you for your reply, that being said i do have HID in a non protector housing but they are pointed pretty far down, never been high beamed once so im not to concerned.

question still stands, anyone know the running temperature of hid vs halogen IN THE SAME WATT

[AVS_Racing]

Hid runs cooler than halogen bulbs, and I have hid reverse lights, no problems so far, I've had them in my car for over a year
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[snails]

Hid runs cooler than halogen bulbs, and I have hid reverse lights, no problems so far, I've had them in my car for over a year
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thank you! i dont wanna order from ebay and they are a little difficult to find, where can i get some? 1156 bulb size

[hpw912]

thank you! i dont wanna order from ebay and they are a little difficult to find, where can i get some? 1156 bulb size


so i assume that you're ordering HID reverse light and not SMD or LED?

i have SMD with my reverse and they're damn bright already.

pm me if you're looking for more info=)

[kuri]

Do SMDs make that much difference vs stock for reverse lights? Our unlit backlane is a pain in the rear to do reverse parking. Stock reverse lights are quite dim.

Any comparison pics? I'm not concerned about the color, I want the actual lumens/brightness.

[snails]

comparison video for those interested

HID Xenon Reverse VS Halogen Light Comparison BMW E39 540i - YouTube

[smoothie.]

LOL thats fuckin ridiculously bright. is that necessary?

[BrRsn]

I did it in my jeep. Most heating problems come from running a 55 watt bulb in what was originally a 10 watt socket (derp). They make 15 watt kitts you can buy online for relatively cheap.

They might burn out quick though if your cars an auto, they'll flash everytime you from park --> drive or vice versa.

[!Aznboi128]

MY BAD lol

that being said hid takes time to warm up.... so you have to put it in reverse for a bit before full brightness can be achieved.

also if your car is auto make sure you have a relay/delay so that it doesn't flash every time you row thru the gears

[jpark]

LOL thats fuckin ridiculously bright. is that necessary?

what i was thinking too.. lol

[Kidnapman]

comparison video for those interested

HID Xenon Reverse VS Halogen Light Comparison BMW E39 540i - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znFmw906ZIk&feature=related)

This would be good against those fucking assholes who have their high beams on behind you at a traffic light.:ifyouknow:

[Paradise240]

This would be good against those fucking assholes who have their high beams on behind you at a traffic light.:ifyouknow:

Works good for tailgaters as well !

[604nguyen]

HID reverse lights?
Seriously?

[xilley]

the fuck.. not sure if your serious..

getting glared by lifted trucks with no projector lens is bad enough. now I gotta get it in my face with reverse HIDs..

[Limitless]

the fuck.. not sure if your serious..

getting glared by lifted trucks with no projector lens is bad enough. now I gotta get it in my face with reverse HIDs..

Well it's not like someone's going to drive in reverse past you on the street where it can give you glare, unlike HIDs in reflector housings..
I guess having HIDs in your reverse light can help a lot when backing up in dark/hard to see areas. Not sure if it's worth the extra money though, I've been thinking about getting some myself lol

[snails]

people throw them on switches in case people tailgate or have their high beams on behind you, happens to me often, reverse light housing is usually a poor design and not very reflective so it wouldnt be anything as bad a HID in a non projected housing

[AVS_Racing]

http://www.revscene.net/forums/640454-fs-pnp-reverse-light-hid-kit-ballast-15w-canbus-6000k-all-adapters.html

I'm selling my extra set, I have pics of it lit and installed on my car :fuckyea:

[Ikkaku]

lol having a switch so you can turn them on when people tailgate you?

not worth the pain/soreness when they get blinded and ram into you.

[hpw912]

Do SMDs make that much difference vs stock for reverse lights? Our unlit backlane is a pain in the rear to do reverse parking. Stock reverse lights are quite dim.

Any comparison pics? I'm not concerned about the color, I want the actual lumens/brightness.

compare to normal bulbs, and from my personal experience, SMDs are good enough. no need to go HIDs.

its cheaper than HIDs and its really easy to install.

[xilley]

Well it's not like someone's going to drive in reverse past you on the street where it can give you glare, unlike HIDs in reflector housings..
I guess having HIDs in your reverse light can help a lot when backing up in dark/hard to see areas. Not sure if it's worth the extra money though, I've been thinking about getting some myself lol

Parking sir

people throw them on switches in case people tailgate or have their high beams on behind you, happens to me often, reverse light housing is usually a poor design and not very reflective so it wouldnt be anything as bad a HID in a non projected housing

lol I hope ICBC sides with you on this when they rear end you cause you blinded them with this aftermarket Switch/HID.

[asian_XL]

I have a pair of 9w LED reverse light, it has similar effect

http://hk3.image4.pushauction.com/direct/ec/ec20669c-7484-42d6-9d3b-2026016222aa/51/51a50a88-ac02-4812-aabf-9807721eab03.jpg

[Phil@rise]

^^ This. HID isn't needed and the hassle isnt worth it. LED is a much better option. They will also work better with your diffuser/refector

[ts14]

great, now i can get blinded by people high beaming me from the back AND hid tail lights

[snails]

Parking sir



lol I hope ICBC sides with you on this when they rear end you cause you blinded them with this aftermarket Switch/HID.


who said i was putting it on a switch? i said PEOPLE do, because it was posted in an above comment.

and in reply to others, my car is an 89, the didn't design the reverse lights with function in mind, they are practically useless, newer cars are obviously better because they would at least make an effort to make them functional

[BrRsn]

all you guys flaming him have never had to back up a car with tinted (or even non-tinted) windows down a dark or unlit road.

The fact that it might create glare is a moot point because 1) nobody drives in reverse down a highway and 2) they don't shoot out 180 degrees like HID's in a projector housing do.

People have been using hitch back up lights for ages ie
Amazon.com: Light Buster Trailer Hitch Light: Sports & Outdoors@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Kt-VSC7HL.@@AMEPARAM@@51Kt-VSC7HL

this is just a more aesthetically pleasing alternative so please save the guy the flaming.



And newer cars aren't better ... most of them have a little 5watt bulb.
The only new car that looks like it even has half-decent backup lights is the pontiac sunfire

http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/2003-pontiac-sunfire-2-door-coupe-rear-exterior-view_100261399_m.jpg

OP trade in ur car for a sunfire

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[icemiko]

Why don't you get LEDs for your reverse lights instead of a HID kit?

[The_AK]

this is my kind of mod

[TRDood]

LEDs bulbs for the license plate light is pretty bright already. I am still using the ones icemiko sold me last year(?). Except one of my dome light is now burned/not working.

icemiko, do you sell any LEDs for reverse light? :D

[SumAznGuy]

I just ordered a pair from Deal Extreme.

Can't wait to try them on my truck.

[snails]

I just ordered a pair from Deal Extreme.

Can't wait to try them on my truck.


some what? HID or LED

[AVS_Racing]

Yes, HID reverse lights are particularly useful if your car has tint + is low, especially if its pissing rain and dark 2/3s of the year in van

[SumAznGuy]

some what? HID or LED

LED reverse lights.

I ordered a pair of 36 LED lights for the dome and they are very bright. :fullofwin:

[dee242]

follow this vid SHARP CUTOFF 8000k HID Projector Headlight Conversion - 01 Chevy Tahoe - YouTube

[snails]

follow this vid SHARP CUTOFF 8000k HID Projector Headlight Conversion - 01 Chevy Tahoe - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHQ2oO-NMJ8)


i REALLLLLLYYYY want to fail you

this thread is not about headlights, not about projectors, how-to's and definitely not about a Tahoe.

i asked about HID temp comparing to similar wattage in a halogen for REVERSE light purpose :failed:

[kakucaekz]

Why don't you get LEDs for your reverse lights instead of a HID kit?

HIDs would be far brighter than LEDs, which is what I have them in my car now. It looks nice, but can't really see much.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/DSC01074.jpg

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/DSC01082.jpg

I wish I could stick HIDs into my reverse lights, but there just isn't any room :okay:

[dee242]

i REALLLLLLYYYY want to fail you

this thread is not about headlights, not about projectors, how-to's and definitely not about a Tahoe.

i asked about HID temp comparing to similar wattage in a halogen for REVERSE light purpose :failed:

putting hids in your reverse light is just plain stupid...

[snails]

putting hids in your reverse light is just plain stupid...


replying on a thread with little knowledge about the contents is just plain stupid:suspicious:

another thing, this is probably the last forum in the world u should criticize for people wanting to do things to their cars, pretty much everything we do to our cars people find stupid, but we do it cuz we like it, i happen to want bright reverse lights, and they happen to be functional.


in replies to others, im looking into LED bulbs from another member to see if its going to be sufficient, otherwise HID it is.

[BrRsn]

don't do LED -- they're great for enclosed areas but they suck for throwing light any distance which is what you want. Just get HIDs just make sure they're low wattage so you don't burn out a fuse.

[!Aznboi128]

don't do HID -- they're great for enclosed areas but they suck for throwing light any distance which is what you want. Just get HIDs just make sure they're low wattage so you don't burn out a fuse.
:suspicious:

[BrRsn]

:suspicious:

Sorry its early I meant to say don't do LED ... need my coffee :badpokerface:

[SumAznGuy]

I've been thinking of HID reverse lights for my QX. The stock bulbs are shit when it comes to lighting hence why I bought some LED bulbs.

If I do go HID's, is there any way to properly delay the start when I go from Park to Drive?

[!Aznboi128]

I've been thinking of HID reverse lights for my QX. The stock bulbs are shit when it comes to lighting hence why I bought some LED bulbs.

If I do go HID's, is there any way to properly delay the start when I go from Park to Drive?
quite simple actually just need one of these

HID Time Delay Relay - Retro-Solutions Store (http://retro-solutions.net/product-info.php?HID_Time_Delay_Relay-pid602.html)

[Phil@rise]

don't do LED -- they're great for enclosed areas but they suck for throwing light any distance which is what you want. Just get HIDs just make sure they're low wattage so you don't burn out a fuse.

1.5 years ago that statement would have been correct but now you can get 13 watt LED headlight replacment bulbs.
The rest of the peanut gallery contributing to this thread completely read the OP before jumpin to conclusions.

[optiblue]

anyone gotten a ticket for brighter reverse lights yet?
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[AVS_Racing]

^^nope

[snails]

anyone gotten a ticket for brighter reverse lights yet?
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i wonder what the officer would say when issuing you the ticket

Officer: "sir im writing you this ticket for being to cautious and aware of your surroundings! also, i happened to blind myself because i decided to stare at your reverse lights rather then not look directly at them"

:fuckthatshit:


:troll:

[SumAznGuy]

1.5 years ago that statement would have been correct but now you can get 13 watt LED headlight replacment bulbs.
The rest of the peanut gallery contributing to this thread completely read the OP before jumpin to conclusions.

The new Nissan Leaf electic car uses LED headlights and they are *almost* as bright as HID's.

[Peturbo]

^ So does the new Honda accord and BMW 650 coupe. Honda did a good job with them.

[SumAznGuy]

HIDs would be far brighter than LEDs, which is what I have them in my car now. It looks nice, but can't really see much.

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk262/RDazr/Toyota%20MR2/DSC01074.jpg

Just received my LED's bulbs that I ordered online.

1156 5W 102-SMD LED 450-Lumen 6500K Brake/Backup White Light Bulbs (Pair/DC 12V) - Worldwide Free Shipping - DX (http://dx.com/p/1156-5w-102-smd-led-450-lumen-6500k-brake-backup-white-light-bulbs-pair-dc-12v-51373)

5W 102 led's rated at 450-lumen.

I'll try to install them this weekend and take some pictures of how bright they are.

[kakucaekz]

Oh, DX. Totally forgot about that site lol. Can't wait to see the pics, might pick those up if they're bright enough.